7 tablespoons lard

Cayenne pepper, to taste

2 cups bread flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup milk

1 egg

3/4 cup sour cream

 

In a heavy skillet, cook the onion in 2 T lard, over mod-low heat, stirring, until it is golden. Stir in the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste. Reserve the mixture. Onto a sheet of wax paper, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift the mixture again into a bowl. Add the remaining lard, and blend the mixture until it resembles fine meal. Stir in the milk, stirring until the dough is combined well. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead it for 30 seconds. Pat into a 9-inch square, press it evenly into a greased 9-inch baking pan and top with the onion mixture. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour this over the onion mixture, using a spatula to cover the onion mixture evenly. Bake in the middle of a preheated 450f oven for 20-25 minutes or until it is cooked through. Cut into squares and serve hot.